Martial arts isn’t just a sport; it’s a lifestyle that extends beyond the dojo. As parents, your support is crucial in nurturing your child’s martial arts journey. Here’s how you can be a pillar of strength and encouragement for them, right from your living room. 1. Understand the Basics First things first, familiarize yourself with […]
Organization…we all want it, we all need it but how do we achieve it? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition is “the act or process of organizing or of being organized.” Some of us are definitely better at this than others! Getting kids organized is especially challenging but it is the first step to […]
As we close out the month of May, we celebrate Memorial Day – an important holiday that honors those brave men and women who have served our country and also show appreciation for those who continue to protect us, at home and abroad. You may be surprised to learn there are many connections between the […]
Activities and sports like Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Girl/Boy Scouts etc… are all great hobby’s and pass time activities and I let my kids choose whatever activities they want. I categorize swimming lessons differently; swimming is a life skill and non-negotiable in my house. Sooner or later my children will be exposed to water, (be […]
Martial Arts for Preschoolers You might be asking, “Is 3 years old too young for martial arts?” The answer is, it depends on what you are looking for. Here at Championship Martial Arts, our 3 and 4 year old program focuses on teaching coordination, focus, social skills, respect, responsibility, and preparing them for kindergarten. If […]
This school year will certainly been different from anything we have seen before. Students are preparing to go back to school after an extended break with several new things to worry about. Being able to focus on what is important in the moment will be more important than ever. Here at Championship Martial Arts we […]
Fitness, friendship, stress relief, self-defense. These are all some of the benefits of participating in Martial Arts as an adult. As we get older, finding time to work out and be social can prove difficult. However, failing to make time for it can be detrimental to our mental and physical well-being. There are team sports […]
Keep Yourself Mentally and Physically Fit Now, more than ever, it is incredibly important to keep active. The challenges we are faced with right now are testing our physical and emotional resolve in ways many of us have never seen. With social distancing, it can seem difficult to connect with other people, and can be […]
With the holiday season upon us, we are bombarded on every side with ideas for the next great gift. In today’s age of instant gratification, it can be difficult to find a gift that will be meaningful and last beyond the first few hours. I can’t even count how many toys we have at my […]
This month at CMA Utah we tested 15 Black Belt candidates. These kids have devoted a good portion of their lives to martial arts training. As I watched them test, and took part in evaluating their performance, I reflected on my own journey and how my life has changed since I received my first Black […]
Top Four Benefits of Working out With a Loved One There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each other motivated, […]
Martial Arts in the Military When you think of the US military, you probably think of high-tech weaponry – smart bombs and things like that. What you might not know is that the martial arts play an important role in military training. Being proficient in hand-to-hand combat can save soldiers’ lives. There are several forms […]
Why Senior Citizens Can Benefit From Martial Arts As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and […]
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